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Sixth Form Uniform
Year 12 and 13 Uniform
Sixth Form students at Roding Valley High School are expected to adopt smart standards of dress which project an appropriate professional image to other students, parents and members of the public. Dress should also be fit for purpose, for example appropriate dress for PE, outdoor activities etc. These standards will apply to all official school activities. In all cases dress should be such that it:
- is not likely to be viewed as offensive or revealing
- does not include political, offensive or otherwise contentious slogans
- is not considered to be discriminatory and/or culturally insensitive
- does not pose a risk to the health and safety of the student (ie sandals or flip flops)
| Item | Details |
| Suit (It may be a trouser, dress or skirt suit) | A suit, including a suit jacket (blazer), should be worn every day and at all times. It may be a trouser, dress or skirt suit. Shorts or leggings are not permitted. Skirts should be no more than 5 cm above the knee. Style should be professional and formal and not include lycra or stretchy materials. |
| Shirt / blouse | Shirts/blouses should have short or long sleeves. They should not have capped sleeves or be sleeveless. T-shirts are not permitted. Low-cut tops are not permitted. |
| Ties | Ties are a compulsory part of the dress code for male students and are permitted to be worn by female students. |
| Jumpers/ cardigans | Jumpers/cardigans can be worn under suit jackets but should not be worn in place of a suit jacket. Jumpers and cardigans are to be of one block colour. They should be smart, v-neck and fitted. No logos permitted. Jumpers and cardigans to be worn underneath the suit jacket. Hoodies or sweatshirts are not permitted. |
| Tights | Plain black or neutral tights can be worn |
| Shoes | Formal shoes, leather in style and of a plain design. Heels higher than 3cm are not permitted. Trainers are not permitted. |
| Coats | Plain coats with no logos are permitted. Tracksuit tops are not permitted. |
| Lanyards | Identification and house coloured lanyard must be worn at all times. |
| Jewellery | Facial piercings are not permitted. |
| Cultural or religious headwear | Should be navy blue, black or white. |
| Hair | Hair must be a natural shade and kept neat and tidy, with no designs shaved into the scalp. Baseball caps or similar must not be worn in school. Scarves should not be used to cover hair unless for religious purposes. |
We are aware that some students and parents may at times find it difficult to purchase clothing suitable for the Sixth Form dress code as the clothing available in certain retailers is subject to changing fashion trends.
Therefore, we have written a list of suggested stores who as of June 2024 are selling clothing suitable for our dress code.
- George at ASDA
- TU Clothing at Sainsbury’s
- F&F at Tesco
- Next
- Matalan
- John Lewis
- ASOS
- M&S
- Dorothy Perkins
Stores who are not selling clothes formal enough to be worn in school:
- New Look
- Boohoo
- SHEIN
- Missguided
All other decisions regarding the suitability of students’ dress and other aspects of appearance, for example jewellery, make up, nails and so on may be at the discretion of the Director of Sixth Form or any member of the Senior Leadership Team.
